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                                                         SYNOD OF BISHOPS:

                     COMMUNION, PARTICIPATION, AND MISSION
 
In October 2023 the Bishops of the world will gather for their next Synod.  Synods are meetings of Bishops during which they gather to reflect on and present teaching on a specific theme.  The focus of this Synod will be on “synodality” which is defined as the church journeying together.  This Synod will focus on the journey of the Church through the lenses of communion, participation and mission.  This synod will be unique and exciting as before the bishops meet in Rome to discuss how the church journeys together the bishops will listen to the entire church. I invite you to be a part of this process.
 
 “Synodality” means not only that the Church journeys together but that the Church listens to all of its members.  Thus, we will meet together and express what we believe will make the Church more responsive to the needs of its members.  The Pope is especially interested in bringing those most alienated from the Church to participate in this process.
 
We can better understand this process through reflecting on two documents of Vatican II.  The first of these is the Dogmatic Constitution on The Church.  In this document the Church is presented as the People of God that journeys together to eternal life.  In the same way “synodality” is symbolic of our journeying together as a Church.  The second document,  the Pastoral Constitution of the Church in the Modern World begins by stating, “The joy and hope, the grief and anguish of the men of our time, especially of those who are poor or afflicted in any way, are the joy and hope, the grief and anguish of the followers of Christ as well (para. 1).”  In this process the Pope wants to hear the joys and griefs of all of the Church, especially those who are afflicted and are on the margins of Church life.  Being Church means listening to the joys and anguish of all members of the Church, especially those who are afflicted.  We all have a responsibility to listen to one another on our journey of faith.
 
Pope Francis has made clear that this process is not only about planning for the upcoming Synod of Bishops but that this process is to continue in the Church.  As Church we are to continue this journey of listening to one another and growing together which will lead to greater communion, participation and mission.
 
The diocesan phase began on Sunday, October 17, 2021 and will continue until the end of May 2022.  Episcopal Conferences and synods of Oriental Churches will receive and synthesize the materials that they received.  There will next be seven continental meetings for Africa, Asia, Middle East, Latin America, Europe, and North America and   Oceania.  These meetings will produce seven Final Documents that will be the basis of a single document which will be a working document used at the Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in October 2023.
 
Our parishes will have Listening Sessions during which information will be gathered and sent to Mr. Mike VanVrankan, Diocesan Coordinator for this planning process.  These will be meetings of discernment which will be characterized by cultural awareness, respect and fairness.  Participants will focus on listening to God through listening to those who participate.
 
The Listening Sessions will each have two different questions.  Everyone is invited to each meeting.  Since a synodal Church journeys together, central questions will be, “How is this ‘journeying together’ happening in your local church?  What steps does the Spirit invite us to take in order to grow in our ‘journeying together’?”  During the sessions everyone will be given a chance to speak if they so desire.  Meetings will be kept to a limited timeframe.
 
Soon I will make public the dates and times of the Listening Sessions.  I invite you to be a part of this historic opportunity to communicate to the Church how it can be more responsive to your needs.  May the Holy Family oversee and guide this process in our parishes and throughout the entire Church.

SYNOD ON SYNODALITY
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH
SCHEDULE

 
 
Sunday, January 16, 2022 Listening Session for Synod on Synodality (after Mass)-CANCELLED (NEXT SESSION WILL BE Feb. 7th unless changed. 
 
Monday, January 24, 2022 Listening Session for Synod on Synodality 5:00 pm
Monday, February 7, 2022 Listening Session for Synod on Synodality 5:00 pm
 
Sunday, February 13, 2022 Listening Session for Synod on Synodality (after Mass)
Sunday, February 27, 2022 Listening Session for Synod on Synodality (after Mass)
Sunday, March 13, 2022 Listening Session for Synod on Synodality (after Mass)
Sunday, March 27, 2022 Listening Session for Synod on Synodality (after Mass)
Sunday, April 03, 2022 Listening Session for Synod on Synodality (after Mass)
Sunday, April 24, 2022 Listening Session for Synod on Synodality (after Mass)
 

How the Lucky Calendar Numbers work for you
 and work for the good of the Church

This is what the fundraiser provides to this church:
 

• The intent is to gift 80% of sales above the cost of the program each year to the church.
• to provide a fun filled stress free Fall Fair for you, your family, and friends. 
• to show appreciation to Mother’s and Father’s by giving gifts this year and future.
• to help offset the cost to send our youth to different camps/events/retreats.
• If all 1,000 numbers are sold THIS year for 2022 calendar year, That equals $25,000.
• If all 1,000 numbers are sold, the guaranteed payout would be around $9,000

1. The gaming commission has approved this to be a fundraiser.
2. Each Lucky Calendar Number is assigned a 3-digit number
3. The winning numbers ARE the Louisiana Lottery Pick 3 numbers which are drawn & announced every night at 10 pm except Easter and Christmas when there is no drawing. 
4. For you, the payout is like this: if your number is drawn Monday through Friday, you win $25.00.  If it’s drawn on a Saturday, you win $35.00 and if it is drawn on a Sunday you win $50.
5. But if your # is drawn on one of the 20 selected special days listed on the Lucky Number, you win $100, $200 or $300 instead of the above prize.
6. There is no limit to how many times you can win, it’s all based on the Pick 3 numbers.
7. The Pastoral Council keeps up with the numbers, you don’t have to unless you choose to.
8. Each Monday winning numbers are recorded and checks are mailed. 
9. Each Lucky Calendar Number cost $25.

• Each Church family take 5 Lucky Numbers to sell to family, friends, and co-workers, etc. and be sure to turn in the address portion &  money in to the church.
• Buy one for yourself
• Buy one for your significant other
• Give as gifts

As a reminder the last Early Bird drawing for a $250 VISA Gift Card is Dec. 12, 2021.
 

Have fun and play along.  You’ll be glad you did!
The Pastoral Council

After Wed. Morning Mass and
30 minutes before Weekend Masses)

Location:
4736 Lyba Street
Shreveport, LA   71109-0467

Postal Mail:
4736 Lyba Street
Shreveport, LA   71109-0467

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